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LS09 XKE

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

162,104 mi
Last recorded162,104 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 XKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 162,104 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 162,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 137,584 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 137,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 118,108 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 118,108 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 99,085 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 64,696 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2015 64,548 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 62,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 1 Jun 2015 62,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

near side rear tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 28 May 2014 54,746 miles

cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,154 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 40,588 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 40,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LS09 XKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS09 XKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LS09 XKE registered?

LS09 XKE is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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